RATING: PG
HOMEBASE: San Diego, CA
SHOW DESCRIPTION: The story of six women of Salem who found themselves unjustly persecuted for witchcraft. An allegorical exploration of how women were and continue to be marginalized in society, “Echoes” is ultimately about finding strength in the face of disenfranchisement. Award-winning aerialists and dancers will mesmerize you through their dynamic story-telling.
ABOUT THE COMPANY: Astraeus Aerial Dance Theatre’s mission is to ignite imagination and inspiration in audiences through thrilling storytelling that fuses the traditions of ballet, dance theatre, and cirque nouveau. Astraeus was founded by aerialist and former California Ballet principal Ballerina Jennifer Curry Wingrove. Astraeus boasts a company of professional dancers and aerialists who are passionate about sharing their art with the world. Astraeus Aerial Dance Theatre became an instant hit with critics and audiences, winning top honor Best of Fringe for “Save My Soul” in 2015, Outstanding World Premier for "MYTHOS" and Fringe Pick for "Vignettes en L'Air" in 2016.
